Itinerary

1. Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Meals: Welcome Dinner

2. Drive to GODAVARI; Hike to PHULCHOWKI (2760m)

   • Drive to Godavari Botanical Garden after breakfast at the hotel. Here, we watch Spotted Forktail and various flycatchers. 

   • Head further and hike to Phulchowki at 2760m which is the highest of the mountains encircling the Kathmandu valley and provides an ideal introduction to the birds of Nepal. Regularly recorded resident species include Besra, Black Eagle, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Kalij Pheasant, Common Hill Partridge, Ashy Woodpigeon, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Mountain Scops Owl, Collared Owlet, Golden-throated Barbet to name a few and many species of migratory birds too have been known to visit the area. Phulchowki’s forests are also very rich in flora and butterflies. Mammals include Leopard, Yellow-throated Marten and Orange-bellied Squirrel. 

   • Return to Kathmandu for the night stay. 

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Drive to NAGARJUN (2105m/6907ft)

   • In the morning, drive to Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve situated about 12 km north of Kathmandu. Some of the birds in the area are the Laughing Thrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Pied Fly Catchers, Rupy-throats, and Babblers. At Nagarjun at 2105m pheasants, magpies, sunbirds, and ruby throats are found. W

   • Return to Kathmandu in the evening. 

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Fly to POKHARA (884m/2900ft)

   • Head for a 25 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara after breakfast. 

   • Have some refreshments in the hotel, and then explore the forest along the southern shore of the lake. Apart from the many birds found here, we will be rewarded with some of the best views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains. Species regularly seen in this forest and along the shore of the lake include Besra, Red-thighed Falconet, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed and Eurasian Black Vultures, Kalij Pheasant to name a few. 

   Meals: Breakfast

5. Drive to CHITWAN

   • Drive to Chitwan for about 4 hours. 

   • Check in to the hotel, after which we have time for a late afternoon nature walk or elephant safari. The Royal Chitwan National Park covers 932 sq. km. and supports some 450 species of birds. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Activities in CHITWAN

   Take your pick from the most famous activities in Chitwan for Bird lovers:

   • JUNGLE SAFARI (JEEP/ELEPHANT) - For jungle safari, the four-wheel jeep is built to go deep into the park, viewing some of the rare species of flora and fauna. Elephant safari is popular in Sauraha jungle. Elephants are accessible in almost all resort and lodge in Sauraha.

   • CANOEING/BOATING - Another popular activity in the park is the boat/canoe trip down the Rapti and the Narayani Rivers. This is one of the most serene ways to explore the area as float downstream with the river’s flow.

   • JUNGLE WALK - For more adventure and intimacy with nature, we can walk through open grasslands and dense forests will be accompanied by a well-trained nature guide. This is a very enjoyable program that allows us to have a close watch and learn about the flora and fauna of the park and explore the varied species of birds. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Drive back KATHMANDU

   • Proceed along Trisuli River back to Kathmandu. 

   • In the evening, join a farewell party reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

8. Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS

   • Inform your guide if you prefer to stay longer. You can consult them for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. 

   Meals: Breakfast